South Holland, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Holland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Holland compares with Illinois
South Holland against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Holland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Holland | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Illinois, South Holland is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for South Holland: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Holland: 7.8 in 2016–19, 14.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
South Holland has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of South Holland with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-57 (9), I-94 (9) and I-294 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Illinois.
Route planning tips for South Holland fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in South Holland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 19 |
| I-57 | 9 |
| I-94 | 9 |
| I-294 | 8 |
| US-30 | 6 |
| SR-394 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| 103rd St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Holland) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 43 |
| E 162Nd St | 26 |
| Bishop Ford Fwy | 21 |
| 162Nd St | 20 |
| I-294 | 13 |
| State St | 10 |
| 162Nd | 8 |
| W 162Nd St | 5 |
South Holland at a glance
| Population | 20,775 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,871 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60473) | $85,659 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60473) | $215,040 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Holland since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -6% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | +135% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +13% | 37.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 27.0 a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Holland
How many truck crashes happen in South Holland?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in South Holland (158 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Holland?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Holland: 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Holland?
Truck crashes in South Holland peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Holland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in South Holland since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does South Holland compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in South Holland, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Holland?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.